Plein Air Exhibition: Open Call for Artists

Inaugural open call art exhibition inviting artists to submit artwork featuring the Ausable River, specifically the Jay Rapids and/or the Jay Covered Bridge in Jay, NY.

Details:

• Required subject: Ausable River at the Jay Rapids / Covered Bridge, Jay, NY
• Eligible mediums: All mediums except photography
• Recent work preferred, not mandatory
• Submission: One image per artist
• Submission deadline: Friday, August 21
• Judging: By digital image submission
• Juror: Jason Andrew, Independent Curator (IG: @jandrewarts)
• If selected: Drop-off of original artwork arranged for Saturday, August 29
• Prizes: $75 first place / $50 second place / $35 third place
• Exhibition location: ARVBA Welcome Center, Au Sable Forks
• Exhibition dates: September 5 – October 11, 2026, during Visitor Center open hours
• Questions: artintheforks@gmail.com

To Visit:

• Free and open to the public
• Location: Au Sable River Valley Visitor and Business Center, Au Sable Forks, NY
• Dates: September 5 – October 11, 2026
• Hours: during regular Visitor Center open hours 
• No submission needed to attend, just stop in and view the exhibition